BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry professor Jason Benedict is co-PI on the ChemMatCARS' beamline at the Advanced Photon Source * * * University at Buffalo crystallographers will continue their research at the nation's premier X-ray synchrotron thanks to a $17.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The funding will support the NSF ChemMatCARS team, led by the Univer  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton professor helps lead the SPARC Center's five-year, $5 million investment * * * Binghamton University's professors are constantly contributing to important, nationwide and life-altering research. Thanks to a $5 million investment by the National Center for Special Education Research (part of the Institute for Education Sciences) and the U.S. Department of Education, one professor will   more

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- BrightView, a provider of landscape services, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: BrightView Holdings, Inc., the leading commercial landscaping services company in the United States, will host an Investor Day in New York City on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Dale Asplund, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be joined by other members of the executive management team to present a comprehensive review of BrightView's long-term strategy and fin  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Since the end of World War I, the United States has observed Nov. 11 as a day of remembrance for those who have served. Originally named Armistice Day to celebrate the end of hostilities in World War I, the day was later changed to Veterans Day by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to honor those who served in one of the nation's most significant mobilizations of troops, World War II. Syracuse University shares a simila  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Nov. 22 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: Marilyn Haupt, M.D., a distinguished former faculty member of the CMU College of Medicine, has enhanced her legacy with a significant gift that will benefit generations of medical students and researchers. Dr. Haupt is an internist who specialized in critical care medicine and has over 45 years of experience in intensive care unit-based practice, clinical research and teaching. She received her medical d  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: A recent study by researchers from the Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health at CUNY SPH suggests that fatalistic attitudes among Kenyan truck drivers may undermine the potential benefits of HIV self-testing (HIVST) programs. The research, published in AIDS and Behavior, sheds new light on the complex factors influencing HIV te  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the founder and executive director of the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, has named Ray Toenniessen '06 to the newly created role of IVMF Deputy Executive Director. In this new role, Toenniessen, who is currently the vice president for strategic initiatives and innovation, will assume   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised Elliott Investment Management in its sale of a majority owned interest in Roadrunner Transportation to Prospero Staff Capital. For more information, please see Roadrunner's press release. Roadrunner Transportation provides freight services to shippers in major metros across the U.S. The Debevoise team was led by M&A partners Emily Huang and Kevin Schmidt and included couns  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 23 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert LLP represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case of Eletson Holdings Inc., an international seaborne transportation company operating one of the world's largest fleets of medium and long-range product tankers. In September 2024, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York held a week-long trial to consider three competing restructuring plans. On  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Business news and information leader to open new offices in 2025 * * * Today, Dow Jones announced plans to expand its existing offices and open new locations that will strengthen its operations throughout the Middle East. Opening in 2025 and building on its global footprint, these offices will host staff from across Dow Jones's world-renowned brands, and will  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following agency statement on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) issued the following statement: "We are pleased that the SEC took action to approve FICC's rule filings related to access models and segregated accounts & margin. With these approvals, we are now ready to advance our implementation efforts with the   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Office of Human Resources wants to remind faculty and staff about important information and benefit application deadlines that are approaching: Reduced Health Plan Contributions Faculty and staff are encouraged to carefully review the expanded eligibility guidelines for 2025 that outline how to apply for reduced payroll contributions for health coverage. Depending on an employee's household income and size, redu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 23 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: On November 18, 2024, New York State's Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electric Transmission issued a conditional Notice to Proceed with construction for the Cider Solar Farm, a 500MW photovoltaic solar energy facility under development by Hecate Energy in Genesee County, New York. Foley Hoag counseled Hecate Energy with respect to the permitting of the utility-scale solar project that w  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: An enzyme called EZH2 has an unexpected role in driving aggressive tumor growth in treatment-resistant prostate cancers, according to a new study by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. The results could potentially lead to new therapies for patients with limited options and add to the significant progress the teams have made in understanding how advanced prostate cancer develops resistance to treatments that target and  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release: The US Department of the Treasury hosted a roundtable on October 30 with more than 20 experts from the banking and insurance industries, along with consumer advocates and state and federal regulators, to discuss the financial sector's responses to hurricanes Helene and Milton. Daniel Kaniewski, Marsh McLennan's Managing Director for Public Sector, participated in the roundtable. As a fo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2024, on $300 million in federal funding for improvements to NJ TRANSIT: * * * "This $300 million in grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration will bring needed enhancements to Amtrak's infrastructure, which will improve reliability for NJ TRANSIT riders and will also be transformational for Penn Station, which is the gateway between New Jersey and New York. "Since I took o  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Law Banning Sale of Pets in Retail Stores Going into Effect on December 15, Retail Pet Stores Selling Dogs, Cats, or Rabbits Could Face Up to $1,000 Per Violation * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today reminded licensed pet dealers with retail stores that selling dogs, cats, and rabbits will be illegal in New York starting on December 15. The   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on November 20, 2024 following an encounter with a member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Brooklyn. On the evening of November 20, an unmarked NYPD vehicle was driving on Pennsylvania Avenue, just north of the int  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on November 22, 2024 following an encounter with members of the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) in Wantagh, Nassau County. On the morning of November 22, two NCPD officers were driving southbound on Wantagh Avenue in a mark  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: A forensic examination and investigation of former Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burton Gulnick Jr. found no evidence of any crimes committed by Gulnick while he served in his government role, but did find weaknesses in county procedures that could leave it vulnerable to fraud, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. "A thorough investigation by my off  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * New Roundabouts at Exit 105 Interchange and Resurfacing Along State Route 17 Improve Mobility Along Vital Catskill Connector Pavement Project Getting Underway on State Route 52 in Village of Liberty * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has been completed on a project that modernized the Exit 105 interchange along State Route 17 in Sullivan Coun  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the County Infrastructure Grant Program, which will provide up to $50 million to help counties combat the housing crisis by funding small to medium scale county-led infrastructure projects across the state, with enhanced awards for projects supporting the creation of housing projects of ten units or more. Part of the Governor's FY 20  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Boost Driven by Six Percent Increase in Enrollment at CUNY Community Colleges, Four Percent Jump in New Graduate Students * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that total enrollment at the City University of New York increased for the second consecutive year, including increases at the University's community colleges, and with new graduate students. The results follow i  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * 18 Nonprofits and Local Governments in Capital Region, Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mid-Hudson, North Country, Southern Tier and Western New York Receive Awards Provides Critically Needed Affordable Rental Units for Low- and Moderate-Income Tenants * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today awarded $40 million to 18 nonprofits and local governments in the Capital Region, Central N  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Waiver Amendment Ensures Children Under Six Have Uninterrupted Coverage in Child Health Plus and Medicaid Continuous Eligibility Waiver Will Promote Health Equity Throughout the State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state is now able to offer children under the age of six continuous eligibility in Child Health Plus and Medicaid. This change simplifies en  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed two new laws to increase the resources available for pregnant mothers. These laws will expand the information available to expectant mothers, so they are fully informed when they select a maternal health care provider, and will also expand Medicaid coverage to certain telemedicine procedures. Governor Hochul has prioritized addressing the maternal mo  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * More Than 15,000 New Yorkers Now Able to Launch Careers Because of Apprenticeship Programs -- More Than Halfway Toward City's Moonshot Goal of 30,000 by 2030 City Invests $1.8 Million to Diversify New Apprenticeship Programs, Bringing Total Adams Administration Investment in Apprenticeships to More Than $15 Million in Public and Private Funds * * * To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Ne  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * New York City Council Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and Committee on Land Use Vote to Approve City of Yes, Most Pro-Housing Set of Zoning Changes in City History Proposal Will Build up to 80,000 New Homes Over Next 15 Years, Invest Billions Towards Critical Infrastructure Updates * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated an agreement   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-103) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Oakfield-Alabama Central School District - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Oakfield-Alabama Central School District (District) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and District policy when procuring goods and services. * * * Key Findings District officials did no  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-98) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Randolph Academy Union Free School District - Capital Asset Inventory Records." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Randolph Academy Union Free School District (District) officials maintained complete and accurate capital asset inventory records. * * * Key Findings District officials did not maintain complete and ac  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-88) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Town of Oxford - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Oxford (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. * * * Key Findings Town officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services, as required by New York State General Municip  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-93) on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Town of Volney - Financial Operations Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Volney (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) performed his financial responsibilities and the Town Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. * * * Key Findings The Supervisor did not perform his f  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 22 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: Roberto Abadie: Assistant professor, Department of Kinesiology, School of Education Hometown: Montevideo, Uruguay Educational/professional background: BA Sociology, Universidad de la Republica (Uruguay); MA Anthropology, Universite Laval (Canada); PhD Anthropology, Graduate Center, City University of New York Roberto Abadie What is your field of research, and how did you get into it? My work  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 23 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Energy-Efficient Improvements Will Reduce Carbon Emissions, Energy and Maintenance Costs * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced it installed a suite of energy efficiency upgrades at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) on Long Island. The projects, which total nearly $20 million, directly support BuildSmart 2025, a statewide energy efficiency pr  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: On November 16, the New York State Museum welcomed 100 neurodiverse children and their families for a special day dedicated to creating sensory-friendly and engaging learning experiences. Organized in collaboration with the not-for-profit organization Bring on the Spectrum (BOTS), the event featured tailored activities designed to foster inclusivity, comfort, and engagement for all participan  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, Nov. 23 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: O&R has officially energized its latest addition to the Lovett electric substation in Stony Point - a project that significantly enhances the company's electric transmission system to provide more reliable and resilient electric service for approximately 50,000 customers in Rockland County. The new 345 kV (kilovolt) addition to the existing 138 kV Lovett substation, a $58 million investment, was   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University has updated its policy governing University travel, including new guidance around hotel and meals reimbursement, allowing for trip insurance as a reimbursable expense, and encouraging travelers to New York City to utilize the University's Joseph I. Lubin House as overnight lodging. The updated policy will be available on Jan. 1, 2025, and is applicable to all faculty, staff and students traveling on Uni  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Fall 2024 Orange Innovation Fund award winners are (from left to right): Brianna Gillfillian, Waqar Hussain, Emeka Ossai, Ava Lubkemann, and Tosin Alabi. Syracuse University Libraries announced the seven award recipients for the Fall 2024 Orange Innovation Fund grant. Each of the following will receive a $5,000 grant to pursue research initiatives emerging from campus innovation programs. Recipients are: Angelo   more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure has one goal in its National Collegiate Rugby Championship quarterfinal match -- to make More less. The Bonnies (5-3), ranked No. 4 in the latest NCR Division I poll, travel to Crestview Hills, Kentucky, to meet Big Rivers Conference champion Thomas More University (6-2) at noon Saturday. The game will be livestreamed. SBU upended Dartmouth, 41-17, last Saturday in a playoff gam  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: In the aftermath of the 2022 Tops mass shooting in Buffalo by a domestic terrorist who attacked African Americans, killing 10 and injuring three, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order mandating that all counties in New York State develop and maintain prevention networks to identify and confront threats of targeted violence. These networks and the process of d  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Nov. 23 -- Vassar College issued the following news release: Vassar President Elizabeth H. Bradley was joined by University of Edinburgh Dean International (North America) Francis Cogliano yesterday afternoon to announce their schools' new joint BA/MSc Program in Planetary Health and Environmental Sustainability, a unique degree that allows students to receive a bachelor's degree from one of the United States' top liberal arts colleges while also obtaining a Master of Sc  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov, 22, 2024: Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced the accepted amounts as of the Original Early Participation Date (as defined in the Early Results Press Release (as defined below)) and pricing terms of its previously announced six separate offers to purchase for cash, the outstanding series of debt securities (each a "Security" and collec  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) today announced, in connection with Verizon's previously announced Offers (as defined below) to purchase its outstanding Securities (as defined below) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the offer to purchase dated November 7, 2024 (the "Offer to Purchase"): (1) the early participation   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EnBW on the issuance of two tranches of bonds with an aggregate principal amount of Euros1.5 billion. The notes were issued by EnBW International Finance B.V. and guaranteed by EnBW Energie Baden-Wurttemberg AG. The first tranche has a principal amount of Euros500 million, a four and a half-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.000%. EnBW intends to use the net proceeds   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Jersey Mike's Subs, a leading franchisor of fast-casual submarine sandwich stores in the United States, on its entry into an agreement whereby private equity funds managed by Blackstone will acquire a majority ownership position in Jersey Mike's. Under the terms of the deal, Jersey Mike's founder and CEO, Peter Cancro, will maintain a significant equity stake and con  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Kryalos SGR on the acquisition of the Forum Palermo shopping center. Kryalos made the acquisition through the newly established Sun fund, which is primarily subscribed by funds managed by Hayfin Capital Management and was created to explore investment opportunities in the retail sector. The transaction marks Sun's first acquisition. Forum Palermo is a highly signifi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised OCU Group on the best efforts refinancing of its existing unitranche and super senior revolving facilities, including a Euros530 million Facility B, pound sterling200 million Facility B, pound sterling75 million Delayed Draw Term Facility, pound sterling150 million RCF and pound sterling80 million Guarantee facility. OCU Group is a leading UK-based utility infrastruc  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Twenty-eight women from across Syracuse University earned selection to the University's Women in Leadership (WiL) Diane Lyden Murphy Cohort 4 Experience, an immersive learning experience uniquely designed to advance women leaders in higher education. The cohort engages women in faculty and administrative positions, with three cohorts and nearly 75 participants since launching in the 2022-2023 academic year. Cohort 4   more